Tesla has recently completed the updated EPA range tests and has provided a revised range estimate for the Model Y, enabling the company to resume deliveries of this popular vehicle to customers who have placed orders.
Improved Range Ratings
Similar to the entry-level Model Y RWD, the Model Y AWD now has an official range rating that is higher on a full charge according to the new EPA testing requirements, surpassing Tesla's previous figures. Initially, Tesla's internal tests for the Model Y AWD indicated a range of 308 miles per charge. However, the recent EPA evaluation has increased this estimate by one percentage point, bringing it to 311 miles.
Temporary Delivery Halt
Recently, Tesla paused the deliveries of the Model Y for a few days while it complied with the new government testing protocols, which are better aligned with how Americans typically drive on highways. Now, Tesla has official EPA range estimates for all three variants of the Model Y it offers in the US:
It's clear that the single-motor RWD Model Y version boasts the greatest range on a full charge. However, it's worth noting that Americans do not receive the global Model Y that has the longest range rating.
Global Range Comparisons
This distinction belongs to regions like Europe, where a fourth variant, the Model Y RWD LR, has a range rated at 600 km, or 372 miles per charge. Tesla only unveiled this version this year, and its range estimate is based on the local WLTP testing cycle, which tends to be around 10% more generous than the newly implemented EPA EV range testing standards. Consequently, the second-cheapest Model Y in Europe effectively provides a similar real-world range as the most affordable Model Y in the United States.
